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    the timer blinks now through the numbers..and i cant go to battery,or af.it just blinks 3-0 over and over then when the car is off its the count down but still blinks.it..any ideas?
    i had to hardwire the things so mayb a wires touching?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1NonlyAccord
    are they worth it? going to pick up a "pen" style timer within the week.Nothing special..$40bucks..
    hard to install?-i have an aftermarket alarm too...Viper 791vx..

    i feel stupid sitting in my car for a min+ when i get places.kinda hard to actually.lol
    i have the same alarm and it has a good turbo timer built in.


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    go for it, cus time might not be on your side sometimes, i.e appts and etc.

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    care to share how to enable that? i bought a refurbished alarm so it didnt have the manual so i dont know how to set all the features...

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    hold on ill look for the manual an find out. ive only used it like 4 times in 6 months just playin around with it.


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    ok thanks.i googled it-and found a fourm saying that it cant be used with out having the remote start hooked up..since you are taking the key out ect..and manual car..but yes please help if possible!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1NonlyAccord
    ok thanks.i googled it-and found a fourm saying that it cant be used with out having the remote start hooked up..since you are taking the key out ect..and manual car..but yes please help if possible!
    ooo i thought u had it hooked up.


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    middle of page 29


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    no..i had to buy that module and get another key made by honda..lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1NonlyAccord
    no..i had to buy that module and get another key made by honda..lol
    ooo yah get the timer


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    thanks for the help.
    I already ordered the timer.
    i just cant find any ecu pin outs for my 99accord.

    the whole ignition1-on and igntion2-off confuses me with a install thing i found online.

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    Turbo Timers are beneficial to turbo and na cars alike. It adds life to your turbo and engine as it lets the oil cool before becoming stagnant. They are ridiculously easy to hook up also. One wire goes one side of your ignition wire, one goes to the other side, and then ground. It'll work fine with your alarm system, providing you hook everything up right.

    You don't have to sit in the car and wait for it to turn off, leave it in neutral, snatch the e-brake, and get out.


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    One wire goes one side of your ignition wire, one goes to the other side--

    thats what im confused about..to tell you the truth i use the wire on my headunit for anything that needs igntion wire...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1NonlyAccord
    One wire goes one side of your ignition wire, one goes to the other side--

    thats what im confused about..to tell you the truth i use the wire on my headunit for anything that needs igntion wire...
    You should have 6 wires coming out of your turbo timer:

    Red - constant 12v(any wire that receives battery voltage regardless if the switch is turned on or off)

    Blue - Accessory wire(wire running from ignition switch that receives 12v when the switch is in the accessory position.

    Green - Switched 12v source(wire running from ignition switch that receives 12v when the key is turned on(lights come up on dash))

    Black - ground

    Brown - Parking brake safety wire (optional)

    Purple - Speedometer signal (optional)

    You can locate these wires in your FSM. Have fun!


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    i've had the same turbo for over 5 years and over 75k miles...no turbo timer.

    if you drive out of boost for a couple min before parking and shutting off the car you'll be fine. if you plan on blasting the boost up to the point you're parking and shutting off the car then get a turbo timer.
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    thanks guys for all the info.i figure since i have a "china" turbo that i wanna take all precautions. i orderd a timer and got it today.its actually a knockoff apexi. its an apex. the "pen" style. with the instructions that looks exactly like the apexi online instructions,ECU pinout diagrams and everything.

    this is what im going to go from tmr when i install it
    http://www.civicforums.com/forums/11...rbo-timer.html

    mayb that can answer peoples questions IF they are curious if im not the only dumb one.ha

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    bump for the new issue in original post!

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